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10 2 GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com Gratify and Side Mates— Now Available in Major Retail Stores Osem USA Inc. is continuing to grow its premier line of gluten-free foods called Gratify, as well as Side Mates—a line of all-natural family side dishes. These innovative brands are making their mark on the gourmet food scene. They will be showcased at the Winter Fancy Food Show at booth #1184. Gratify Gratify has been gaining more distribution by the day with its line of gluten-free pretzels. NEW Original Crackers: These delicious crisp crackers offer an outstanding snack for any party. They go great with cheese, spreads and dips. Sea Salt Twists & Sticks: These crunchy pretzels are dusted with the perfect amount of sea salt and baked to perfection. They are great for dunking into your favorite sauce or dip! Sesame Thins: These nutty thins offer the traditional crunch of a pretzel in a shape that's perfect for dips, spreads and other creative toppings. Milk Chocolate Covered Twists: Perfectly crunchy pretzels coated in a luxurious layer of rich-tasting milk chocolate. Yogurt Covered Twists: Combining the traditional shape and crunch of a pretzel twist with a cool and creamy yogurt topping turns these pretzels into a delicious snack. "It's challenging for anyone following a gluten-free lifestyle to find a pretzel that has outstanding flavor and is certified by the Monaco Baking Company Celebrates 20 Years Everyone is familiar with the traditional decorated Christmas cookie, and iced pink or red heart-shaped ones are a staple for Valentine's Day, but you should consider adding some other seasons to your store selection. Easter, for example, is a time for family togetherness and spending time with relatives, and everyone likes to have a little something to bring with them when they go visiting. Easter cookies are a clever and unique holiday treat that the whole family will enjoy and make a wonderful basket stuffer. Your customers will appreciate not to have to do the baking. St. Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day and the 4th of July holidays easily lend themselves to sparkling shamrocks or dazzling stars, colorful flowers and funny tools. These delightful additions will entice lively comments and add to the fun and enjoyment of your party. Weddings and birthdays can also be superbly complemented by incorporating matching cookies. Whatever your customer's theme, Monaco Baking Company likely has a decorated cookie to match. Monaco Baking Company is celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year. Twenty Special America's BBQ Inc. Introduces Mr. Tango Sausages to California Special America's BBQ Inc. is a familyrun meat processing plant that opened its doors during the 1980s in Miami, and is home to Mr. Tango® Sausages. The initial products at that time were Argentinian Chorizo (sausage) and Morcilla (blood pudding). With the Latin American migration of the 1990s came the addition of different styles and flavors to the product line. Focused on satisfying today's diverse cultures and palates, Special America's BBQ manufactures a large variety of Italian, Mexican, Colombian, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, Brazilian and Peruvian sausages. Among the wide variety of sausages are Longanizas, Salchichas, Chorizos and Morcillas. Every product is made with a unique touch of spices that enhances the signature taste of each country. The use of high quality meats and spices, along with the application of mon- Urban Oven Introduces a New Look for an Urban Tradition Recently, gourmet cracker and cookie baker Urban Oven formally introduced a new package design, a new Cheddar Chive cracker flavor and a new Cracker Entertainment Assortment four-pack. The new packaging, color-coordinated by flavor type, features a brighter, contemporary shelf presence that allows consumers to find their favorite Urban Oven crackers quickly and easily. "We want our packages to look as distinctive as our crackers and cookies taste," said Urban Oven Founder Gene Williams. This new look will highlight the latest additions to our product line, while the sage green color reminds consumers of the very first time they tasted our all-natural, never processed Urban Oven products." A whole new crowd tasted an Urban Oven cracker for the very first time when the company unveiled its latest food-friendly flavor, Cheddar Chive. This vibrant and versatile cracker pairs perfectly with hearty soups and thick chilis, or it can be topped with fig spread, tapenade or fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and arugula. Urban Oven also introduced a new Cracker Entertainment Assortment, a fourpack of classic cracker flavors: Olive Oil, made with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil Gluten-Free Certification Organization," said Director of Marketing for Osem USA Inc., Kobi Afek. "Gratify pretzels are a delicious answer for those snack fans who suffer from Celiac Disease or who adhere to a gluten-free diet." The product line offers a great value and will make an impact in the overall category growth with SRPs of $3.99-$5.99. Gratify is sold at retailers across the United States and online. Side Mates This new brand of all-natural side dishes includes unique flavors of couscous, rice and quinoa to excite the palate of any shopper. These side dishes are quick and easy to cook. Some of the most popular products include: Tuscan Medley: This unique pearl shaped pasta has a smooth, pleasing texture. The years spent baking and creating high quality hand-decorated cookies with a focus on great looking cost-effective designs. It offers a full line of cookie bouquets and hand-decorated cookies for all occasions and in a variety of flavors (gingerbread, vanilla sugar, lemon, cinnamon, and more) as well as an intensive line of gingerbread houses and kits for the holidays. You can select products from its impressive catalog or Monaco Baking Company can design exclusive baked goods for your company. Monaco Baking Company specializes in custom design and private labeling. It also offers a very affordable dropshipping program for e-commerce and direct-to-consumers clients. With a low minimum and huge production capability, no order is too small or too large. From smaller, itored quality control measures is what makes Mr. Tango Sausages unique in its consistency, flavor, moisture and freshness. Another Mr. Tango delicacy is the Matambre, a handcrafted veal roll stuffed with whole eggs, carrots and a blend of spices, which makes this product truly a piece of art. It also manufactures mild and spicy chimichurri sauces, which can serve as an accompaniment to the de- and farm-fresh butter, which complements sharp cheeses like Cheddar, Gouda or Gorgonzola; Rosemary Parmesan, bursting with fresh Parmesan and rosemary, which stands perfectly on its own or accompanies earthy Brie, Manchego and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses; Three Seed, baked with a rich, nutty blend of black sesame, white sesame and golden flax seeds and a dash of sea salt, which accents tangy Swiss or Cheddar cheeses; and Asiago Cheese, infused with the subtle and elegant flavor of Asiago and matches well with fruit, red wine or creamy cheeses like Port Salut, Edam and Gruyere. About Urban Oven Founded in 2008 in Chandler, Ariz., Urban Oven makes only the finest all-natural, neverprocessed crackers and cookies that are perfect every time and for every occasion. Urban n JANUARY 2014 n GOURMET NEWS added vegetables provide a great flavor to go along with any main course. Rice Pilaf with Rice, Pasta and Garlic & Herbs: This blend of light and fluffy rice with garlic and herbs has an outstanding flavor that will complement any meal. Quinoa with Rice, Black Beans, & Corn: This southwestern inspired blend combines the ever popular quinoa with great spices to create a flavorful experience with a kick. Side Mates have an SRP of $1.99-$2.99 and can now be found in stores and online. For additional information including ingredient and nutritional information, visit www.gratifyfoods.com and www .sidemates.com or find both companies on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gratify foods and www.facebook/sidematesdishes. Visit booth #1184 at the Winter Fancy Food Show for more details. independently owned stores to major retail chains, it can accommodate every retailer's needs. And unlike many other hand-decorated companies located overseas, its baked goods are proudly made in Southern California so Monaco Baking Company can ship fresh and quickly to your stores. Stop by Monaco Baking Company's booth #1381 at the Winter Fancy Food Show, call 800-569-4640 or visit www.monacobaking.com to discover an array of delicious baked goods and to learn more about the company. Monaco Baking Company is standing by to help you boost your sales, not only for the upcoming 2014 holiday season but all year long. For more information, visit booth #1381. licious "Choripan" (sausage sandwich) or as a nice touch to your favorite steak. The Mr. Tango product line is distributed throughout several distribution channels on the East Coast, ranging from New York to Florida, with distribution also extending to Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Central America and recently Senegal, Africa. For more company or product information, please visit www.mrtangosausages.com. Oven's hand-crafted crackers and cookies are baked in small batches using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, like extra-virgin olive oil and farm-fresh milk. Gene Williams, the founder of Urban Oven, believes that every product needs a personal touch to ensure extraordinary attention to quality and detail, so each box is packed and weighed by hand. Because Urban Oven feels strongly about supporting local suppliers and giving back to the community and to the earth, they use local ingredients whenever possible. Uncompromising quality is a promise Urban Oven makes in every perfectly crisp and utterly delicious cracker. For more information, visit www.urbanoven.com, call 480-921-2476 or 866770-OVEN (6836). At the Winter Fancy Food Show, visit booth #782.